Judge, 1925-05-09 · page 18 of 36
Judge — May 9, 1925 — page 18: what you’re looking at
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This page contains several brief humor items and advertisements typical of 1920s Judge magazine: **Top sketches** present short comedic anecdotes about schoolchildren and dating—innocent, pun-based humor about synonyms and romantic preferences that plays on misunderstandings. **"Why the Danube Is Blue"** by George Jean Nathan (a real theater critic of the era) is the page's substantial piece. Nathan satirizes American drama critics' ignorance of European culture. He recalls that critics once believed Budapest offered only tzigane orchestras and "plump babies with brass rings," until a Molnár play (likely "Liliom," though the text is cut off) arrived and proved them wrong. The satire targets provincial American intellectual pretension and limited cultural awareness. **Bottom illustrations** show scenes from theatrical productions ("Sky High," "Tell Me More"), including actors Willie Howard, Ann Milburn, Andrew Tombes, and Phyllis Cleveland—promotional content for Broadway shows typical of Judge's entertainment focus. The overall tone is lighthearted social satire aimed at educated readers.
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